User decides to accept baldness due to mental health issues with finasteride. Others suggest considering hair systems, topical finasteride, or RU58841 as alternatives.
A user found out they are vitamin D deficient and was prescribed high-dose vitamin D supplements, asking if others had similar experiences and if it improved their hair. Some shared improved mood and testosterone levels after treatment, while another combined vitamin D supplements with finasteride due to family history of baldness.
The user noticed new baby hairs after using sulforaphane but is still experiencing shedding. They are seeking a supplement to stop shedding, possibly grape seed extract.
My hairline, I am only 23.
This conversation is about a user's experience with treatments for androgenic alopecia, including finasteride, dutasteride, RU, minoxidil, progesterone, melatonin, LLLT, oral minoxidil, and Pyrilutamide. They have tried many treatments over the course of two years without seeing much success, and they are considering getting a hair system as a last resort.
A person feels intense shame and self-hatred due to baldness and poor self-image, affecting their confidence and social interactions. Suggestions include therapy, exercise, braces, hair transplants, and using finasteride.
Natural remedies like rosemary oil, coconut oil, and onion juice are generally seen as less effective compared to medical treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Some users believe natural oils can help, but modern medicine is often more reliable.
The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on side effects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).
The conversation is about Kintor's announcement indicating continued hope for their product KX-826 as a treatment for Alopecia Androgenetica. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The user has been using finasteride for over a year without improvement and recently started oral minoxidil. Suggestions include trying dutasteride and continuing minoxidil for potential regrowth.
A person mistakenly drank an entire bottle of topical minoxidil, leading to ICU admission with shock and heart failure. The incident highlights the dangers of ingesting topical treatments and the importance of proper usage and dosage.
A user shared their 6-month results using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1mg daily, but still experiences significant shedding. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using apple cider vinegar for dandruff, and considering oral minoxidil and dutasteride.
So maybe vitamin D is important here
This conversation discussed the user's successful results from a combination of treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, ketozolin shampoo, Vitamin D and biotin. The discussion also included advice about frequency and dosages for these treatments.
This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months and has seen great results, with some side effects. Others have shared their progress and advice on how to further maximize the effectiveness of the treatments.
Teenager with hairloss shares experience and encourages others to address their hairloss early. They use a stack of topical finasteride/minoxidil, derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo for treatment.
A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hairloss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.
A user shared their long-term struggle with hairloss and various treatments, including Minoxidil, biotin, and dermarolling. They also discussed a disappointing experience with a hair health institute that provided dubious recommendations and expensive remedies.
The conversation is about someone considering using Minoxidil combined with a weak antiandrogen for hairloss, but is concerned about potential increased hairloss if they stop using Minoxidil. They are seeking others' experiences with stopping Minoxidil and the effects on their hair.
A user reported significant facial aging after using minoxidil for hairloss, despite a good skincare routine and healthy lifestyle. They plan to switch to dutasteride and possibly stop minoxidil.
The conversation discusses the difficulty in distinguishing between side effects of finasteride (like brain fog and loss of libido) and depression caused by hairloss. Users share experiences of severe depression while on finasteride, leading some to stop the treatment despite anxiety over hairloss.
Despite using dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for years, the user continues to experience severe hairloss and thinning. They seek advice after multiple dermatologists confirmed androgenetic alopecia (AGA) but offered no effective solutions.
The conversation is about a person who has been using finasteride for 12 months and minoxidil for 4 years, but is still experiencing hairloss. They are considering trying oral minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, and azelaic acid as potential treatments.
Start hairloss treatment as soon as you notice thinning to prevent further loss; finasteride and minoxidil are suggested treatments, with the option to switch to topical treatments if side effects occur. Some regret not starting treatment earlier, and maintaining current hair is more likely than regrowth.
People discussing hairloss treatments emphasize the need for patience, as results from using finasteride and minoxidil can take 8-12 months or longer. Some users report early signs of improvement, while others experience continued shedding or slower progress.
A female user experienced hairloss after Covid and used Minoxidil 5% but saw more hairloss over time. She also uses alfatradiol, topical MSM, and betamethasone sporadically, and is unsure if Minoxidil is beneficial.
The post discusses the high cost of hairloss treatments from companies like Keeps and Roman, and suggests cheaper alternatives like GoodRx. Users share their experiences with different providers, costs, and methods of obtaining finasteride, a common hairloss treatment.
User suggests using a blow dryer after applying Minoxidil for hairloss treatment, and shares personal success with temple regrowth using Minoxidil and Finasteride. Another user shares their method of applying Minoxidil with long hair and agrees with blow-drying.
A user's experience with treating hairloss using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as advice from other users that they should try finasteride alone first before committing to minoxidil.
Hairloss sufferers becoming hyper aware of shedding, and the various treatments available for reducing shedding. The conversation also discussed differentiating between shedding and balding, as well as the potential side effects from using certain treatments.
A user has been experiencing hairloss despite using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, micro-needling, a sult1a1 booster, and low-level laser treatment. They are seeking advice on other potential treatments or causes for their hairloss.